
Mica Ricketts
Mica Ricketts is a freelance beauty editor and contributor to Marie Claire. She has written for titles including Refinery29 and Who What Wear UK, and also works with beauty brands on content messaging and marketing copy. She was previously Who What Wear UK's beauty editor. As someone that has tried basically every acne product on the market, she has a particular passion for debunking skincare myths and finding products that work. Plus, with two small children at home she is all about time-saving beauty routines that boost glow and disguise dark circles.
Latest articles by Mica Ricketts
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As a perfume-obsessed beauty editor, I can’t believe it’s taken me 25 years to try this classic Y2K scent
It was worth the wait
By Mica Ricketts
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I have no time to be faffing with brushes, but a make-up sponge is an essential in my routine—here are the 6 best
Essential for smooth, seamless skin
By Mica Ricketts
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This sunscreen leaves my skin so glowy—it’s basically replaced most of my makeup-bag
Forget the foundation...
By Mica Ricketts
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Butter yellow is the colour of the season—and experts have confirmed it looks chic on nails too
Here's how to choose the best shade for you
By Mica Ricketts
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Of all the affordable hair dryers we've tried (and trust us, that's a lot) these 9 come out on top
All under £65
By Mica Ricketts
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People call these perfumes 'basic' but I fundamentally disagree—in fact, these 11 smell really luxurious
And they're perfect for spring
By Mica Ricketts
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I’m 35 and my skin is way less plump than it used to be—but this sell-out serum is restoring its bounce
My shortcut to lifted, juicy skin
By Mica Ricketts
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Over 45? These are the 9 best serums to firm, smooth and boost glow, according to experts
This one step could transform your skin
By Mica Ricketts
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Experts agree we should switch up our skincare as we grow older—these are the 12 best moisturisers to tighten, brighten and hydrate
Truly hardworking creams
By Mica Ricketts
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Want super glossy, glowy hair? Hair bronzing is the key to sun-kissed strands for spring
Golden perfection
By Mica Ricketts
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This iconic 00s perfume was my signature as a teen, but it still smells so fresh and modern today
This fruity fragrance is over 20 years old
By Mica Ricketts
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I have so many sunscreens that I love, but this is the one that I recommend to *everyone* who avoids wearing SPF
It’s truly undetectable
By Mica Ricketts
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I lost a *lot* of hair after having kids, but this serum has really helped with regrowth, bald patches and thickness
Plus, it's keeping greys at bay
By Mica Ricketts
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Over 40? These are the 8 best primers to hydrate, smooth and boost glow— while keeping your make-up in place
The step you might have been missing
By Mica Ricketts
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If you love fruity scents but hate anything overly *sweet* then these 6 rhubarb perfumes will hit the spot
This moreish note is about to take off
By Mica Ricketts
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‘Lived-in blonde’ is the low-maintenance hair colour trend that’s going to be everywhere in 2025
It's effortlessly cool
By Mica Ricketts
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Blurred, back-lit skin will replace our obsession with glow—here are the best products for a velvety complexion
Soft, radiant skin will be everywhere this spring
By Mica Ricketts
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A hair expert just confirmed that ghost waves are going to be *the* most popular hairstyle for spring
And they couldn’t be easier to recreate at home
By Mica Ricketts
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Vitamin C moisturisers brightened my winter skin—these 8 are so glowy I'll be using them in spring *and* summer
My shortcut to radiant skin
By Mica Ricketts
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If you find traditional gourmand fragrances sickly, I urge you to try these 5 unusual 'umami' perfumes
Savoury scents that are so delicious
By Mica Ricketts
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I just asked a make-up artist exactly how to contour lips for a fuller, more defined pout—and it’s surprisingly easy
Plus, the best products to use
By Mica Ricketts
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I’m always sceptical about viral beauty trends, but I have to admit that blonzing makes my skin look *so* glowy
Sun-kissed simplicity
By Mica Ricketts
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I'm really fussy when it comes to mascara, but I love all 7 from this brand
For length, volume and definition
By Mica Ricketts
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I'm thrilled that this beauty product that I used to wear religiously when I was younger is back in a big way
Out with the childish and in with the chic
By Mica Ricketts
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Trust me, these 10 perfume mists are the most affordable way to smell expensive
They're back, and they're better than ever
By Mica Ricketts
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My house is so cold in the winter that I always skip body lotion, but these 6 shower oils keep my skin soft and nourished
My low-maintenance body care hack
By Mica Ricketts
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Want to improve your hair health *and* transform your styles? Add one of the 9 best hair serums to your routine
Shiny and smooth
By Mica Ricketts